Psalms 141 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Psalms 141
1A Psalme of David. O Lord, I call vpon thee: haste thee vnto me: heare my voyce, when I cry vnto thee.
2Let my prayer be directed in thy sight as incense, and the lifting vp of mine hands as an euening sacrifice.
3Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth, and keepe the doore of my lips.
4Incline not mine heart to euill, that I should commit wicked workes with men that worke iniquitie: and let me not eate of their delicates.
5Let the righteous smite me: for that is a benefite: and let him reprooue me, and it shalbe a precious oyle, that shall not breake mine head: for within a while I shall euen pray in their miseries.
6When their iudges shall be cast downe in stonie places, they shall heare my wordes, for they are sweete.
7Our bones lye scattered at the graues mouth, as he that heweth wood or diggeth in the earth.
8But mine eyes looke vnto thee, O Lord God: in thee is my trust: leaue not my soule destitute.
9Keepe me from the snare, which they haue layde for me, and from the grennes of the workers of iniquitie.
10Let the wicked fall into his nettes together, whiles I escape.
Psalms 141
1Lord, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee.
2Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.
3Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.
4Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties.
5Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities.
6When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my words; for they are sweet.
7Our bones are scattered at the grave’s mouth, as when one cutteth and cleaveth wood upon the earth.
8But mine eyes are unto thee, O God the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute.
9Keep me from the snares which they have laid for me, and the gins of the workers of iniquity.
10Let the wicked fall into their own nets, whilst that I withal escape.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Psalms 141
Geneva Bible 1599 (Geneva1599)
An influential Reformation-era English Bible used widely in early modern Protestantism. Known for its historic impact and distinctive style. Great for readers exploring classic English and the heritage of early study Bibles.
King James Version (KJV)
The classic 1611 English translation known for its majestic prose and literary influence. Ideal for traditional study and memorization thanks to its formal style. A foundational English Bible used for centuries.
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Key Comparison: Psalms 141:1
"A Psalme of David. O Lord, I call vpon thee: haste thee vnto me: heare my voyce, when I cry vnto thee."
"Lord, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee."
